Bronx, N.Y. – A 25-point performance by forward Isaiah Geathers paced the Lehman College men's basketball to an 87-76 victory against non-conference opponent St. Joseph's University-Brooklyn in its season home opener at The APEX Main Gym on Wednesday evening.  The Lightning improve to a 4-2 overall ledger, while the Bears fall to a 2-4 mark.

St. Joseph's trailed by only eight points (27-19) midway through the first half, however Lehman outscored the visitor 28 to 13 to take a 23-point advantage going into the intermission. (55-32).

The Bears mounted a comeback by hitting six of its overall eight three-pointers in the second half and cut the Lightning lead to nine (85-76) with less than a minute remaining.  However, Lehman guard Will Feldman hit a pair of free-throws with 44 seconds remaining to seal the victory.

Feldman had a total of 22 points for the Lightning along with seven assists and six rebounds.  Guard Juan Fernandez added 11 points with five assists.

Lehman commence CUNYAC action on Friday (December 2^nd) when it travels to take on Brooklyn College at West Quad Gym with tip-off set for 5 pm ET.